South Indian Kingdoms Pallavas MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: Pallavas were among the most influential South Indian kingdoms known for their administration, temple architecture and cultural achievements. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Consider the following events in the history of India:
Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka - I
Pala dynasty founded by Gopala
What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?
Correct Answer:
(C) 2 - 4 - 1 - 3
Following are the sequence of event:
Mahendravarman- I established Pallava Power (600-630 CE);
Gopala founded Pala dynasty in 750 A.D.;
Mihira Bhoja (836-885 CE) or Bhoja I was a ruler of Gurjara Pratihara dynasty of India; Parantaka - I (907-953 CE) ruled chola kingdom in Tamil Nadu.
Ques: 2
Famous South Indian ‘The Battle of Takkolam’ was fought between?
Correct Answer:
(B) Between Chola and Rashtrakutas
The battle of Takkolam was a military engagement between Rajaditya, son of the Chola king Parantaka - I and a confederacy of western Gangas and Vaidunbas led by Rashtrakuta King Krishna - III at Takkolam.
Ques: 3
Arrange the name of the following pallava rulers according to their reign in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Parmeshvaravarma I
Narsinghvarman I
Nandivarman II
Mahendravarman I
Codes:
Correct Answer:
(A) 4, 2, 1, 3
As per the question, timeline of Pallava king's rule is as follows:
Mahendravarman I - (600-630 A.D.)
Narsinghvarman I - (630-668 A.D.)
Parmeshvaravarman I - (Approx 670-700 A.D.)
Nandivarman II - (731-795 A.D.)
Hence, option (a) is right answer.
Ques: 4
Who among the following built the Vaikuntha-Perumal Temple?
Correct Answer:
(B) Nandivarman II
The Vaikuntha-Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram was built by the Pallava king Nandivarman II. He is credited with having commissioned the temple in the late 8th century CE.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements about Mahendravarman:
1. Tamil literature flourished under his rule, with the rise in popularity of Tevaram written by Appar and Sambandhar.
2. He was the author of the play Mattavilasa Prahasana and another play called Bhagavadajjuka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The flourishing of Tamil literature, particularly with the rise in popularity of Tevaram composed by Appar and Sambandhar, is associated with the reign of Mahendravarman I, a Pallava king. His rule is known to have been a period of significant growth in Tamil literature.
Mahendravarman I was indeed the author of both the play Mattavilasa Prahasana and the play Bhagavadajjuka. He was a Pallava king who ruled in the 7th century CE and is known for his literary and artistic contributions. Wikipedia mentions that he wrote these two plays.